J500 Series
Vishay Siliconix
Current Regulator Diodes
J500
J501
J502
PRODUCT SUMMARY
Part Number
J500
J501
J502
J503
J504
J505
J503
J504
J505
J506
J507
J508
TO-226AA
(TO-92)
Modified
J509
J510
J511
Typ I
F
(mA)
0.24
0.33
0.43
0.56
0.75
1.00
P
OV
(V)
50
50
50
50
50
50
Part Number
J506
J507
J508
J509
J510
J511
Typ I
F
(mA)
1.40
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.60
4.70
P
OV
(V)
50
50
50
50
50
50
C
2
A
1
Top View
FEATURES
D
Two-Lead PlasticPackage
D
Guaranteed
"20%
Tolerance
D
Operation from 1 V (J500–J503)
to 50 V
D
Excellent Temperature Stability
BENEFITS
D
Simple Series Circuitry, No Separate Voltage Source
D
Tight Guaranteed Circuit Performance
D
Excellent Performance in Low-Voltage/Battery
Circuits and High-Voltage Spike Protection
D
High Circuit Stability vs. Temperature
APPLICATIONS
D
Constant-Current Supply
D
Current-Limiting
D
Timing Circuits
DESCRIPTION
The J500 series is a family of
"20%
range current regulators
designed for demanding applications in test equipment and
instrumentation. These devices utilize the JFET techniques to
produce a single two-leaded device which is extremely simple
to operate.
With nominal current ranges from 0.24 mA to 4.7 mA, the J500
series will meet a wide array of design requirements.
The low-cost TO-226A package ensures a cost-effective
design solution.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
APPLICATIONS
A
1
V+
V+
Current
Sink
Out
2
C
Current
Source
V–
Linear Ramp Generator
For applications information see AN103.
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J500 Series
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Peak Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 V
Reverse Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55 to 150_C
Power Dissipation
a
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 mW
Notes:
a. Derate 2.8 mW/_C above 25_C
SPECIFICATIONS (T
A
= 25_C UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Limits
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
a
Max
Unit
Peak Operating Voltage
b
Reverse Voltage
Capacitance
P
OV
V
R
C
F
I
F
= 1.1 I
F(max)
I
R
= 1 mA
V
F
= 25 V, f = 1 MHz
50
95
V
0.8
2.2
pF
Regulator
Current
c
(I
F
)
V
F
= 25 V
Dynamic
Impedance
d
(Z
d
)
V
F
= 25 V
Knee
Impedance
(Z
k
)
V
F
= 6 V
Limiting
Voltage
e
(V
L
)
I
F
= 0.8 I
F(min)
Temperature
Coefficient
(q
1
)
V
F
= 25 V
0_C
v
T
A
v
100_C
mA
Part Number
J500
J501
J502
J503
J504
J505
J506
J507
J508
J509
J510
J511
MW
Max
0.288
0.396
0.516
0.672
0.900
1.200
1.680
2.160
2.900
3.600
4.300
5.600
MW
Typ
a
15
10
7
5
3.5
2
1.5
1
0.7
0.5
0.4
0.3
V
Max
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.2
%/_C
Typ
a
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.1
Min
0.192
0.264
0.344
0.448
0.600
0.800
1.120
1.440
1.900
2.400
2.900
3.800
Nom
0.24
0.33
0.43
0.56
0.75
1.00
1.40
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.60
4.70
Min
4.00
2.20
1.50
1.20
0.80
0.50
0.33
0.20
0.20
0.15
0.15
0.12
Typ
a
2.50
1.60
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.40
0.25
0.19
0.13
0.09
0.07
0.05
Typ
a
0.95
0.81
0.70
0.58
0.46
0.33
0.19
0.08
–0.05
–0.14
–0.22
–0.34
Notes:
a. Typical values are for DESIGN AID ONLY, not guaranteed nor subject to production testing.
b. Max V
F
where I
F
= 1.1 I
F(max)
is guaranteed.
c. Pulse test—steady state currents may vary.
d. Pulse test—steady state impedances may vary.
e. Min V
F
required to insure I
F
= 0.8 I
F(min)
.
NCL
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T
A
= 25_C UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Output Current vs. Forward Voltage
5
J511
4
J510
3
I
F
(mA)
J508
2
J505
1
J500
1
J502
0
0
1
2
V F (V)
3
4
5
0
20
40
V F (V)
60
80
100
J502
I
F
(mA)
3
J508
2
J505
J500
4
J510
5
J511
Output Current vs. Forward Voltage
0
Temperature Coefficient
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
T
C
(%
_C)
Z
k
(M
Ω)
0.4
0.2
–0.0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
0
1
2
I
F
(mA)
3
4
5
0.01
0.1
1
10
Knee Impedance vs. Regulator Current
V
F
= 6 V
0.1
1
I
F
(mA)
10
Dynamic Impedance vs. Regulator Current
100
V
F
= 25 V
10
Limiting Voltage @ 0.8 I
F
vs. Regulator Current
V
F
= 25 V
10
Z
d
(M
Ω)
V
L
(V)
1
0.1
0.1
1
I
F
(mA)
10
1
0.1
0.1
1
I
F
(mA)
10
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T
A
= 25_C UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Temperature Coefficient vs. Regulator Current
0.5
r
DS(on)
– Drain-Source On-Resistance (
Ω )
V
F
= 25 V
2
I = 0.1 I
F
V
F
= 25 V
On-Resistance vs. Regulator Current
T
C
(%
_C)
0
T
J
= –55 to 25_C
T
J
= 25 to 125_C
1
–0.5
0.1
1
I
F
(mA)
10
0
0
1
2
I
F
(mA)
3
4
5
Capacitance vs. Forward Voltage
10
f = 1 MHz
C
T
– Total Capacitance (pF)
5
0
0
10
20
V
F
(V)
30
40
50
CURRENT REGULATOR DIODE V 1 CHARACTERISTIC
I
F
r
DS
V
L
V
R
V
R
V
F
P
OV
Z
k
I
F
I
R
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